Career Opportunites: USAID Funded Center for Advanced Studies in Water (CAS-W)

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

USAID Funded Center for Advanced Studies in Water (CAS-W)

at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro

MUET, with USAID funding and in partnership with University of Utah, USA, is establishing a modern and applied policy research center, the Center for Advanced Studies in Water (CAS-W). The Center will admit graduate students in four thematic areas: Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage (HID), Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management (IWRPM), Environmental Engineering (Env. Eng), and Water, Sanitation, and Health (WASH).

CAS-W invites applications from dynamic and high performing qualified professionals for the positions given below.

Fields: Faculty positions are in a number of disciplines, from engineering as well as non-engineering domains, including Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation and Drainage, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Management, Urban Planning, Public Health, Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Systems Dynamics, or other fields related to integrated, equitable, and sustainable management of water resources.

CAS-W offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the individual’s qualification and experience. All positions are contract basis. The project period is five years and is likely to be continued further.

The last date to apply is 16 February 2015.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. To promote gender equity the project provides additional incentives, including standard accommodation facilities for women.

Applications can be submitted by mail to the addresses given at the end of this announcement.

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Position

Qualification/Experience

A.  Faculty

1.

Professor

(Max. Salary Rs.300,000/=)

Ph.D. degree from an HEC-recognized institution in one of the fields listed above or in a related field that pertains to the integrated management of water resources, plus at least 15 years teaching / research or professional experience in a relevant field in a recognized Institution / University or a relevant National or International Organization, out of which 5 years must be teaching and research experience; and at least

15 research publications in HEC recognized peer-reviewed journals. At least 5 publications must be published in last five years

2.

Associate Professor 

(Max. Salary Rs.210,000/=)

Ph.D. from an HEC-recognized institution in one of the fields listed above or in a related field that pertains to the integrated management of water resources, plus at least 10 years teaching / research/   professional experience in  the relevant field in a recognized Institution / University or in a relevant National or International Organization, out of which 2 years must be teaching and research experience, plus at least

10 research publications in peer-reviewed HEC recognized journals

3

Assistant Professor

(Max. Salary Rs.123,000/=)

Master’s degree, awarded after 18 years of education as determined by HEC, from an HEC-recognized institution in one of the fields listed above or in a related field that pertains to the integrated management of water resources, plus at least 4 years teaching / research or professional experience in the relevant field in a recognized Institution / University or a relevant National or International Organization.

OR

Ph.D. in one of the above fields from an HEC-recognized University

4

Research Associate

(Max. Salary Rs.125,000/=)

PhD from an HEC-recognized institution in one of the fields listed above or in a related field that pertains to the integrated management of water resources, plus research experience of not less than 5 years in the relevant field in a university, research institute, or other relevant national or international organization, plus at least 5 research publications in international peer-reviewed journals of repute.

5

Lab. Lecturer

(Max. Salary Rs.60,000/=)

First Class B.E degree in Civil / Agricultural/ Environmental Engineering, or a Master’s degree in economics, social science awarded after 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized University / Institution.

B.  Non Faculty

1

Communication, Media & Outreach Expert

(Max. Salary Rs.150,000/=)

Master’s degree in Communications, Information Science, Management or Social Sciences from accredited College or University recognized by HEC. Minimum 05 years of relevant post qualification experience as a journalist, public information specialist, information management, reporting and documentation specialist or similar capacity. In-depth understanding of and experience with media, in the sectors of communications as well as public relations. Experience in strategic communications, development and implementation of communication strategies and systems Solid knowledge of digital media, communication and outreach, and web content management system and process Understanding of information and communication technologies is an advantage Experience in liaising with civil society, academia, think tanks, public administration and others in water sector  

Experience should preferably be with any reputable public organization or private and development sector or media agency or USAID funded projects. Strong computer and IT skills, including MS Office is essential.

2

Exchange and Scholarship Coordinator(Max. Salary Rs.70,000/=)

Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Communication or Social Sciences from accredited College or University recognized by HEC. Minimum 05 years of relevant post qualification experience in program management, coordination and handling of indigenous and foreign scholarships, in country and international exchange visits, training programs, visa management, or similar work areas. Preference will be given to those having experience in educational institutions or water bodies with similar tasks. Strong computer and IT skills, including MS Office is essential.

3

Logistic Officer

(Max. Salary Rs.60,000/=)

Master Degree from HEC recognized University/Institution with 05 years experience in reputed organization to provide the incoming/outgoing delegates the logistic management for National/International conferences/Trainings/Meetings, their boarding lodging arrangements, keep liaison with security agencies. Good IT, Inventory management and communication skills

4

Career Advisor (Internship, Job, Alumina) (Max. Salary Rs.60,000/=)

Master’s degree in Management, Communication or Social Sciences from accredited College or University recognized by HEC. Minimum 05 years of relevant post qualification experience in career counseling, internship management, Alumni engagement, job hunting and placement, interview techniques, career literature, public-private linkages and organizing careers fairs, exposures, and conventions or similar work areas. Preference will be given to those having experience in educational institutions, professional training service providers or organizations with similar mandate and tasks. Strong computer and IT skills, including MS Office is essential

5

Industry Liaison Officer

(Max. Salary Rs.84,000/=)

Master’s degree in Management, Communication, or Social Sciences from accredited College or University recognized by HEC. Preference will be given to those having experience in educational institutions, professional training service providers or organizations with similar mandate and tasks. Strong computer and IT skills, including MS Office is essential. Minimum 05 years of relevant post qualification experience in program, donor, stakeholder and industry coordination, and communication management, relationship management with program partners at national and international level

6

Procurement Officer

(Max. Salary Rs.60,000/=)

B.E/MBA/MPA/M.A Eco/M.Com from HEC recognized University/Institution. Having 05 years professional experience in Procurement and  contract management and , inventory controls. Well versed with  Government and Donors Procurement Guidelines, National and International competitive Bidding, relevant Govt. laws and taxation. Good IT and communication skills.

7

Human Resource Officer

(Max. Salary Rs.120,000/=)

MBA in HR / or a Masters in Social / Management Sciences. 5-year experience, preferably in same capacity. Should have sound knowledge of Job Analysis & Evaluation, Competency Frameworks and Training Needs Analysis. Should have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Analytical and counseling/ coaching skills are necessary. Should possess high computer literacy for utilization in HR system / process data / record administration and tracking of costs / schedules

8

GIS Specialist

(Max. Salary Rs.200,000/=)

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or Master’s in Spatial Science or IT, with a Major in GIS, plus at least 8 years’ experience in creating maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment; defining data needs, project requirements, required outputs, and develop applications. Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data. Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps. Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations. Prepare met data and other documentation. Operate and maintain GIS system hardware and software

9

Project Engineer

(Max. Salary Rs.120,000/=)

B.E. Civil Engineering in first class from the recognized University. Minimum experience of 8 years of implementation of large projects, having worked with national/multinational companies of excellent repute. Must be well-versed with project management, Govt. procurement rules, Govt. and Private audit compliances and having good IT skills.

10

Auto-CAD Technician

(Max. Salary Rs.35,000/=)

An excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in Structural drawing and design. A minimum of 3+ years’ experience of technical drawing. AutoCAD in a consultancy environment. BIM experience would be an advantage.

11

Assistant Manager Finance

(Max. Salary Rs.120,000/=)

1st class MBA (Finance)/M.Com (16 years) / ACMA / CA Finalist from HEC recognized University/ Institution with 05 years experience in private/public organization of good repute. An honest with good track record and hands on experience on accounting related software is essential.  

12

Accountant (Max. Salary Rs.40,000/=)

MBA/ M.Com / part qualified CMA / CA from a recognized University / Institute at least 2nd class with three (03) years service experience in the relevant field in any private/public organization of good repute. An honest with good track record and hands on experience on accounting related software is essential

13

Assistant System Admin (Max. Salary Rs.50,000/=)

B.E (Computer Systems)/MSC/BSC/BCS in 1st Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized University and at least 05 (five) years of relevant experience of the field in a reputable organization.

14

Data Base Administrator /Web Designer (Max. Salary Rs.50,000/=)

M.Sc / MCS / BE Computer Science / Technology / Electronics / IT. Sound knowledge of all the aspects of End to End Development and Design. The ideal candidate must possess hands on experience on latest  technologies and in depth knowledge of standard complaint code generation. s/he must have a working knowledge of  Front-end technologies and libraries: HTML5/CSS3.0, Bootstrap/Foundation, jQuery (Nodejs & AngularJs is a plus) 

Backend: PHP/C#, MySQL/MSSQL.

CMS: Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla

Design: Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks and Knowledge of UI Patterns.

05 years experience in a reputable organization.

15

Data Entry Operator (Max. Salary Rs.40,000/=)

Intermediate with one year diploma in Computer Sciences with a speed of 10,000 Key Depression per hour / Graduate preferably in computer science (at least 2nd Division).  Two (02) years experience in relevant field in any private/public organization of good repute.

16

Librarian   (Max. Salary Rs.40,000/=)

1st class Masters degree in Library Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University / Institute having preferably 5 years experience in Library Administration in an educational Institute of good repute. IT skills are essential.

17

Lib. Assistant (Max. Salary Rs.33,000/=)

 Bachelors degree/Diploma  in Library Science  from a recognized University / Institute having 02 years’ experience in Library Administration in an educational Institute of good repute. IT skills are essential.

18

Store Supervisor (Max. Salary Rs.38,000/=)

Graduate, BBA / B.Com or equivalent qualification  with 05 years experience in inventory, store keeping  and assistance in asset management.  

19

Research & Consultancy Manager    (Max. Salary Rs.100,000/=)

Master in social policy, economics, engineering, management, or other relevant field. More than 5 years’ experience in delivering research and consultancy tasks and outputs, written reports, high quality proposal writing

20

Soil Scientist (Max. Salary Rs.60,000/=)

 M. Sc. in Soil Science from HEC-recognized University/Institution. 2 years research experience in applying knowledge of soil science, including the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils, and their spatial and temporal variability across the landscape; field work, including the collection of soil samples, producing maps of soil types and their distribution; monitoring or supervising laboratory research; conducting laboratory analysis of soil samples and research experiments

21

Lab Technician (Max. Salary Rs.30,000/=)

B.E in (Civil/Environment/Chemical/Computer Engineering) OR Master’s in Soil Science/Chemistry from a HEC-recognized Institute/University.
                                            OR
3 years diploma in the relevant field (Civil/Chemical/Computer) from a recognized polytechnic institute plus 3 years experience in performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations; carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses; preparing specimens and samples; constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, recording and sometimes interpreting results; following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

22

 P.S. to Director (Max. Salary Rs.4 0,000/=)

Minimum Intermediate with 100/50 w.p.m. speed in shorthand/ typing respectively.
Preferably 3years experience as Steno typist. Knowledge of MS office is also required.

23

Plumber    (Max. Salary Rs.20,000/=)

Matric with 5 years experience in plumbing. Preference will be given to those having certificate course / diploma in plumbing from Technical Institute.

24

Electrician (Max. Salary Rs.20,000/=)

Matric with 5 years experience as an electrician. Preference will be given to those having certificate course.

25

Driver      (Max. Salary Rs.20,000/=)

Middle / Matric pass with 05 years experience as Driver having LTV / HTV driving license.

26

Lab Attendant/ Helpers    (Max. Salary Rs.20,000/=)

Matric / Intermediate with two years working experience in a good organization.

27

Store Attendant (Max. Salary Rs.13,000/=)

Matric / Intermediate with two years working experience in a good organization in the relevant field in any private/public organization of good repute.

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